Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia
Liberia: Reported cases of leprosy was 63 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
63
Change on year
up 14.5%
World rank
58th
of 181 countries
All-time high
777
in 2008
All-time low
55
in 2023
Years of data
14
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 63 for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and down 82.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Liberia peaked at 777 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 55, in 2023.
Liberia ranks 58th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 267 | — |
| 2006 | 285 | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 319 | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 777 | +143.6% |
| 2009 | 415 | -46.6% |
| 2010 | 482 | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 662 | +37.3% |
| 2014 | 355 | -46.4% |
| 2017 | 152 | -57.2% |
| 2018 | 162 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 99 | -38.9% |
| 2021 | 357 | +260.6% |
| 2023 | 55 | -84.6% |
| 2024 | 63 | +14.5% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 63 is below the median for low income countries, which is 197, 32% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 63 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165, 38% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 412.6 | 267 | 777 | 5 |
| 2010s | 318.67 | 99 | 662 | 6 |
| 2020s | 158.33 | 55 | 357 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More reference data data for Liberia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2896 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Liberia?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia was 63 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 777 in 2008.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 55 in 2023.
- How does Liberia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Liberia ranks 58th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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